PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bartholomew Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdullah Zaire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bartholomew Simpson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Abdullah Zaire's chin.

Simpson
vs
Zaire

190 cm
26
200 lbs
18 - 3 - 0

182 cm
31
189 lbs
26 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bartholomew Simpson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abdullah Zaire!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaire feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Simpson's calf.
Zaire will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zaire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simpson was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaire.
Zaire thows a body shot but no joy.
Zaire thows a body shot but no joy.
Simpson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Simpson checks the leg kick.
Simpson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Simpson ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zaire.

Simpson closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zaire presses Simpson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zaire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zaire tries to circle away but Simpson has him pinned against the cage.
Zaire misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaire scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Simpson.
A left hand lands to the body for Simpson.
Simpson misses with an elbow over the top.
Simpson trying to land knees to the body.
Zaire misses with the head strike.
Simpson blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Zaire breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Simpson counters with a leg kick.
Zaire misses with a left hand

and Simpson counters by clinching up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simpson prevents the takedown attempt.
Simpson pushes Zaire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zaire gets through Simpson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zaire managing to block the knees to the body from Simpson.
Zaire is looking to break free of the clinch but Simpson has double underhooks.
Simpson struggles to land a body shot inside as Zaire controls his hands.
Zaire blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A shot in the inside from Simpson.
Zaire with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Simpson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zaire tries to pull guard but Simpson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Simpson digs a right hand into Zaire's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zaire's gas tank.
Zaire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zaire fails to pull guard.
Bartholomew Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdullah Zaire.

Zaire gets control of Simpson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Zaire will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Simpson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zaire has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Simpson has managed to get both his arms back between Zaire's legs - danger averted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaire can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Simpson controls the pace.
Simpson preventing the sweep.
Simpson is stalling in the full guard.
Zaire looking for a sweep. Not yet Zaire, not yet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bartholomew Simpson.
A left lands for Simpson.
Simpson throws the left hand but Zaire avoids the punch easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaire lands a right hook to the body.
Simpson tries to clinch but Zaire moves out of range.
Simpson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zaire throws out the jab.
Zaire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simpson manages to avoid it.
Simpson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zaire throws out the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Zaire closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Simpson did well to prevent Zaire getting side control.
Simpson trying to control but Zaire postures up.
Zaire stalling.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simpson won't allow Zaire to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bartholomew Simpson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Simpson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch but Zaire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zaire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bartholomew Simpson is winning the standup battle so far.
Zaire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Simpson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zaire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zaire throws a poor cross that misses
and Simpson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zaire.
A solid body kick from Zaire.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaire.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaire lands with a nice body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zaire bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Simpson's head.
Simpson lands a jab to Zaire's midsection.
Zaire stalks Simpson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Simpson's face. Simpson staggers backwards, shaken.
Simpson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zaire can pounce on him.
Zaire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Simpson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zaire.
Simpson misses with a wild body shot.
Simpson lands a leg kick that knocks Zaire off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Zaire. Beautiful body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simpson counters with a right hand to the body.
Zaire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A left lands for Zaire.
Zaire closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters circling - Zaire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zaire shoots for a double leg takedown but Simpson sprawls well. He's pushed Zaire's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simpson moves away.
Bartholomew Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaire throws a lazy uppercut

and Simpson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Zaire tries to pull guard but Simpson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Simpson just leaning against Zaire, taking a breather.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Simpson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaire blocks a body shot from Simpson.
Zaire blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Simpson.
Zaire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Simpson prevents a body shot from Zaire.
Simpson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Simpson lands a knee to the body.
Zaire tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Simpson smiles and moves away.
Bartholomew Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdullah Zaire.
Zaire is breathing heavily.
Zaire fails with a takedown attempt.
Simpson just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaire works Simpson's body with a nice hook.
Zaire scores with a kick to the body.
Simpson moves out of range of the leg kick from Zaire.
Zaire scores with a hook to the body. Simpson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simpson is looking to clinch.
Zaire swings for the body but Simpson moves out of range.
Zaire keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jab, jab by Zaire - just one landing.
Zaire thows a body shot but no joy.
Zaire misses with the body kick
letting Simpson counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bartholomew Simpson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Zaire lands a head shot.
Simpson ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
Zaire tries to land a front kick but Simpson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zaire throws a lazy uppercut
and Simpson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Zaire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zaire misses the shot to the body.
Zaire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simpson.
Zaire looks for a takedown but Simpson sprawls well.
Zaire connects with a body shot.
Zaire looks to score with a jab to the body but Simpson is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simpson was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaire.
Simpson misses with a two punch combination.
Simpson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zaire's head backwards.
Zaire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zaire throws a lazy uppercut
and Simpson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zaire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zaire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simpson.
Zaire throws a looping overhand right but Simpson ducks down to avoid it.
Simpson ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch but Zaire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zaire misses with a hook
and Simpson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simpson scores with a leg kick.
Simpson tries to clinch up but Zaire circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice uppercut there from Simpson.
That kick from Zaire tenderised Simpson's leg. Simpson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice jab there from Zaire.
Zaire shoots in but Simpson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Simpson moves out of range of the body kick.

Simpson moves into the clinch.
Simpson slows down the pace here.
Zaire tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Simpson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bartholomew Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdullah Zaire.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson tries a body shot but Zaire blocks it.
Simpson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Simpson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Zaire breaks the clinch.
Zaire bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Simpson's head.
Zaire misses with a left hand
and Simpson counters with a left to the body.
Zaire throws a lazy uppercut
letting Simpson counter with a right hand.
Simpson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zaire takes one to the chin there.

Zaire is rocked!
Zaire jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zaire is still on wobbly legs! Can Simpson finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaire throws a shot from downtown. Simpson moves away and avoids it.
Nice cross by Zaire.
Zaire seems to have recovered his senses.
Zaire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Simpson blocks a jab.
Zaire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simpson tries to clinch
and Zaire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zaire clobbers Simpson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simpson scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bartholomew Simpson clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Zaire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simpson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zaire misses with a takedown attempt - Simpson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zaire swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Simpson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zaire's knee momentarily.

Simpson lands a big uppercut and Zaire crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Zaire looks OK. Simpson waves Zaire back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simpson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zaire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zaire throws a body punch but Simpson moves out of range.
Zaire throws a lazy uppercut
and Simpson counters with a big right hand! Oh Zaire is in trouble here! Simpson follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bartholomew Simpson!
Bartholomew Simpson retains his middleweight title!
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